Cranioplasty still has Fluid in head the head is it normal?

[Desire2004]

My husband had his Cranioplasty about 3 weeks ago and every morning his head look puffy. I touch his head a it feels like fluid in it. It this normal? I talked to his doctor and he said yes but I'm not to sure.

[RogerCMerriman]

To the best of the knowledge they can test pressure i.e. inside the head. it sounds like worry to be honest. easy done though!

[cat3]

Morning desire. I'm sure the only people qualified to comment accurately on this issue are the doctors. I know that swelling around the scar area, and around the eye below the scar, and further down the face, is quite normal and can last around 6 weeks before being absorbed by tissue.

I believe excess fluid is routinely drained from surgery sites via tube to the gut, but is usually absorbed around the 6 week point.

If you're still concerned after a couple more weeks, ask again. The specialist nurse is often more comminicative than the doctors.

Hope all resolves ok. Cat x